hometown
HOHM-town
Hometown (noun) means the town or city where a person was born or grew up. Example: “He moved back to his hometown after retiring.”
noun
1
The town or city where a person was born or grew up.
"He moved back to his hometown after retiring."
"She still visits her hometown every summer."
"Our hometown is small, so everyone seems to know each other."
How to use hometown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe town you're from originally, whether or not you still live there.
Common pairings
hometown hero
back in my hometown
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- hometowns
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Etymology
From home + town.
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What does “hometown” mean?
The word “hometown” means the town or city where a person was born or grew up. In plain terms, the town you're from originally, whether or not you still live there.
How do you pronounce “hometown”?
“Hometown” is pronounced HOHM-town (/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “hometown” in a sentence?
Here is “hometown” used in a sentence: “He moved back to his hometown after retiring.”
What part of speech is “hometown”?
“Hometown” is a noun.
Is “hometown” a common word?
“Hometown” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between hometown and home country?
Your hometown is the specific town or city where you were born or grew up, while your home country is the nation you come from. A hometown is local and specific, whereas a home country is national in scope.
What is the difference between hometown and birthplace?
Your birthplace is strictly the place where you were born, while your hometown is where you grew up, which may or may not be the same place. Someone born in one city but raised in another would have a different birthplace and hometown.
Is hometown one word or two words?
In modern English, hometown is normally written as a single word. Writing it as 'home town' in two words is an older or chiefly British style, but the one-word form is now standard.
What are common collocations with hometown?
Hometown often appears in phrases such as 'my hometown,' 'hometown hero,' 'hometown crowd,' and 'back in my hometown.' A 'hometown hero' is a locally admired person who has achieved success.
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